First Alert Battery Operated Talking Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm - SCO7CN (1039824)
Talking Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
The First Alert SCO7CN Battery-Operated Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice and Location delivers both smoke and carbon monoxide detection in a single unit. Equipped with a photoelectric smoke sensor and an electrochemical CO sensor, it accurately detects smoke produced by smoldering fires and carbon monoxide leaks from multiple sources.
Talking Alarm Indicates Location and Nature of Threat
The First Alert SCO7CN Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a talking alarm that not only provides a verbal warning of the danger, but also tells you its location, so you can plan the safest possible escape. Easy to program and operate, the talking alarm allows you to choose between 11 pre-programmed home locations. Indicator lights on the face of the unit display the presence of smoke or carbon monoxide, while an 85-decibel siren provides a clear, loud warning upon detection.
Photoelectric Sensor Warns of Smoldering Fires
The First Alert SCO7CN alarm comes equipped with a photoelectric sensor to provide the earliest possible warning of fire. The sensor is optimized to detect larger smoke particles produced by smoldering fires, such as those caused by unextinguished cigarettes. It also distinguishes between real threats and smoke and vapor produced during showering, cooking, and other everyday activities, helping minimize the number of false alarms.
Electrochemical Sensor Monitors CO Levels
The alarm also features an advanced electrochemical CO sensor that detects carbon monoxide leaks from a variety of sources, such as faulty fuel-burning appliances, blocked chimneys, and cars left running in the garage. The detector stores CO readings and verbally communicates the highest level of CO detected, allowing you to discern patterns that indicate potential leaks from an appliance, a generator, or other carbon monoxide source.
Battery Powered and Easy to Operate
Powered by two AA batteries, this alarm is easy to set up and doesn't require any wiring or the help of an electrician. The unit features a pivoting, easy-to-access battery drawer that allows you to replace the batteries without dismounting the alarm. A one-touch silence/test button makes it easy to test the detector or mute it in the event of a false alarm. And thanks to the end-of-life timer, you can know exactly when it is time to replace the alarm.
* California and New York Residents - Please Note This Alarm is Not Compliant with California State 10 Year Sealed Battery Alarm Legislation Requirements.
Other reasons include: It could be a different device or appliance such as a security system, monitor, carbon monoxide alarm, or other device which has a similar low battery or alert signal. Some of the same factors that cause unwanted alarms can cause intermittent alarms: dust and insects in the alarm or power interruptions in hardwired alarms. Improper wiring on AC or AC/DC smoke alarms. AC alarms will chirp every 5 seconds if the interconnect wire is grounded. The orange interconnect wire should NEVER be grounded; it should only be used to interconnect other smoke alarms or compatible devices.
- You may not be holding the test button down long enough. Try holding it down for up to 10 seconds (20 seconds on photoelectric models) .
- Your battery may not be installed properly or snapped all the way in place. Even if the alarm sounded briefly when the battery touched the terminals, you still need to make sure it is snapped securely in place. If the battery is loose, in cannot power the smoke alarm properly. After installing new batteries, be sure to test your smoke detector.
- Your AC power may not be on. AC and AC/DC units will have a power indicator light (red or green) that shines continuously when they are receiving electrical power.
- If you have a 10-Year model, the smoke alarm may not have been properly activated. If the tab broke away before the alarm was activated, you can use a toothpick to move the switch over to test the alarm.
- There may be insufficient battery power, try new batteries.
- Problems with voltage or insufficient electrical power (brown out) may cause a continuous weak sounding alarm. For AC or AC/DC models, temporarily disconnect power at the service panel until the brown out is over. If you do not restore the AC power, your smoke alarms cannot warn you of a fire.
- Incompatible warning device. If an incompatible alarm or auxiliary device is linked into a series of AC or AC/DC smoke alarms it may cause the system inadvertently go off.
- It is possible that your smoke alarm "silence" button was pushed by mistake. The alarm will now "chirp" once a minute for up to 15 minutes before resetting.
- Are you sure it's the smoke alarm? Funny to ask, but other devices have similar low battery chirps or warning tones.
- Your "new" batteries may not be fresh. If batteries are stored, especially in cold areas like refrigerators, they lose their charge more quickly. Always check the freshness date on the package when buying new batteries. Keep plenty of replacement batteries on hand so that you are sure to always be protected by your smoke alarms.
If it's time to replace your alarms, consider the NEW 10-Year Life series and never have to worry about a battery replacement for the life of the alarm.10-Year alarms are available in smoke, carbon monoxide and combination alarms.
Here are a few situations that may cause a carbon monoxide alarm "false alarm:"
- The carbon monoxide alarm needs to be relocated. Carbon monoxide alarms should be located 15-20 feet away from all fossil fuel burning sources like furnaces and stoves. Alarms should be located 10 feet away from sources of humidity like showers.
- Fossil fuel burning appliances may not be burning fuel completely. Check pilot lights/flames for blue color. Appearance of yellow or orange flames indicates incomplete combustion-a source of carbon monoxide.
- Talking alarm, actual voice speaks the type and location of danger in your home, when easily programmed.
- Dual smoke & co sensing, Ultimate protection from two deadly dangers.
- Photoelectric smoke sensing, optimal protection from smoldering fires. plus, reduces false alarms like those caused by cooking fires and shower steam.
- Eco-friendly, completely recyclable as an electronic device.
- Mute button, mutes unnecessary alarms immediately. also tests alarm function with same button.
- EZ access battery drawer, no need to remove alarm from ceiling to change battery.
- Low battery signal mute, quiets low battery signal for up to 8 hours.
- Electrochemical sensor, most accurate technology available for detecting carbon monoxide* *compared to other common sensing technologies.
- End of life timer, alarm chirps when it is time to replace it.
- 2 AA batteries included.
- Loud 85db alarm.
- 7 Year Limited Warranty, carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced every 5 years for maximum protection.
- Meets UL217 & UL2034 standards.
- Emits T3 Pattern.
- Product Dimensions (LxWxH): 5 x 2 x 5 in.
- Product Weight: .85 lbs.
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First Alert SCO7CN Battery Talking Combo Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm (1039824) Reviews
Mike Kowaliw
June 22, 2020Arrived very quickly. Voice announce is loud and even gives level of CO
Nancy E Lucas
May 12, 2020I am very pleased with my First Alert Fire and CO Alert.
Linell Donahue
May 5, 2020Didnt take to long to put up
This is a great product
Laurie Parker
April 23, 2020Amazing product
I will only purchase first alert products for my home!
Joan Carrico
July 9, 2019First Alert carbon and smoke alarm
I feel better having first alert in my home
Sara Myers
May 31, 2019Alarm -SC07CN
The best smoke detector I've ever owned
Dennis F Ziroli Jr
March 4, 2019Smoke and carbon alarm
I have always had lots of good luck with first alert products. I will buy from them again.
John G
February 6, 2019Great Service
Item exactly as described. Fast shipping. Good price.
Helen Garrison
December 3, 2018Satisfied
Received item as expected and is already installed. Thanks.
George Blaisdell
May 28, 2018SC07CN
The alarm replaced an older model of the same size so I did not have to change the mount. It works fine. The person I dealt with at your location could not have been more helpful. The alarm arrived quickly.